Petrićevo razumijevanje utjecaja nebeske na zemaljsku regiju
Petrić’s Understanding of Celestial Influence on Terrestrial Region

Summary/Abstract: In this work I explore Petrić’s cosmology from the perspective of his ontology, which is his metaphysical study of the material nature in his attempt to replace the medieval Aristotelian picture of the world. The basis of his understanding and structuring of cosmology is to be found in the scale of being and the four elements. The four elements: space, light, heat and fluid are the essential elements of his understanding of the relationship of the celestial and terrestrial region and they play a crucial role in linking the material and intelligible world. Based on similarities between Petrić’s and Plotinus’ cosmologies, it is possible to make a comparison between these two thinkers in regard to their understanding of the influence of the celestial on terrestrial region as well as their understanding of the place and role astrology plays in explaining those influences.

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